Another big call for all the networks. All of the networks . The official clincher for joe biden and the case that his momentum is pointing in the right direction. Every single penny will go to the number one and only job of the rnc. That is electing donald trump. The hallowing out of the american political party. And the front runners infatuation with strongmen. Good evening from europe. It is Election Night in america. President biden just clinched his partys nomination. We cannot project that joe biden is the Presumptive Democratic nominee for president in the year 224. And within a few minutes of proposed closing, he has secured enough votes to cross the threshold for his partys nomination of 1968 delegates. It is apparent that it would be a rematch between donald trump and joe biden. And that will become official when both candidates cross the Threshold Set by the parties. Donald trump needs 1215 delegates. He should make that number later tonight. Steve kornacki is at the big boa
The lead starts right now. Donald defiant. Back on the campaign trail this afternoon, pushing back on prosecutors who want to restrict what he can say publicly about the federal indictment. Plus, that hideous river boat drbrawl, after a man was rushed by a group of wight men. And americans in Credit Card Debt, surpassing 1 trillion as more americans pull from their own Retirement Savings for help. Welcome to the lead, im jake tapper. Were going to start with our Law And Justice lead. The Federal Grand Jury here in washington, d. C. , the same one that indicted donald trump last week, is back Behind Closed Doors today. For the First Time Since handing down those unprecedented charges for Donald Trumps unprecedented actions. It is a clear sign that the investigation into the efforts to over turn the 2020 election is not over. And it raises questions about six coconspirators listed in the indictment and whether they could soon also face federal charges for their actions. We also just got
Warrant for donald trump. An Appeals Court opinion states, quote, the District Court found probable cause to search the twitter account for evidence of criminal offenses. Turns out that twitter and jack smith Squared Off On Whether Trump should be told about the Search Warrant, with the Federal Court ultimately ruling to keep the warrant a secret from trump. It says that, quote, the District Court found there was reasonable grounds to believe that disclosing the warrant to former President Trump would seriously jeopardize the Ongoing Investigation by giving him an opportunity to destroy evidence, change patterns of behavior or notify confederates. Its hard to remember now given that the expresident was banned for twitter for years and has not posted since his return, but his twitter account was one of the most powerful weapons in the aftermath of the 2020 election. He used it to spread baseless Conspiracy Theories to his millions of followers and urged his supporters to go to washingto
Especially in arizona, the expansion of the great economy, especially when it comes to the chips act. We are not there yet. Theres still a lot of costs that we have to bring down. Housing and other things and we are going to be able to do that and the administration with me as a senator are going to work and do that for every day arizonas. Thank you very much, we appreciate it. Alex wagner tonight starts right now. Thank you, friend, good to see you again. Thanks for joining me. Donald trump is now the Presumptive Republican nominee for president. His only opponent in this race, former governor nikki haley, had vowed to stay in the race through Super Tuesday and this morning, after only winning the state of vermont and the city of washington, d. C. , nikki haley dropped out. Now, if there was anything truly significant about haleys campaign, it was the degree to which it was a symbol of dissatisfaction with donald trump. Yes, nikki haley talked about the deficit and advocated for congr
Accountable. In their motion for a protective order, the Justice Department says, quote, such a protective order is needed in this case the because the defendant has released statements on social media regarding witnesses, judges, attorneys and other associates in legal matters pending against him. In recent days the defendant has issued multiple posts, either specifically or by implication including the following which the defendant posted just hours ago. If you go after me, im coming after you. The filing including a screen shot of that ominous threat. Prosecutors went on to say, quote, if the defendant were to begin issuing public posts using details or, for example, grand jury transcripts obtained in discovery, it could have a harmful, Chilling Effect on witnesses or adversely affect the Fair Administration of justice in this case. That request by the Special Counsel triggered a battle between team trump and the doj. Here is how the New York Times wrote this. John lauro, one of tru